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pinnacle

Meaning of “pinnacle”

An elevated top or projecting part of a building.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Matthew 4:5

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Every verse containing “pinnacle”

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Matthew 4:5
Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 4:5 · retained source text

Then the deuill taketh him vp into the holy Citie, and setteth him on a pinacle of the Temple,

Luke 4:9
And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 4:9 · retained source text

And hee brought him to Hierusalem, and set him on a pinacle of the Temple, and said vnto him, If thou be the Sonne of God, cast thy selfe downe from hence.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

A turret, or part of a building elevated above the main building.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 299